Since my mother passed so many years ago, we no longer follow the traditions of many dishes, special foods, etc. It's too bad as our grandchildren are missing out on these kinds of feasts. I did make one dish, and it took a lot of effort as I get older.
Buddha's Delight: I didn't use 18 ingredients, but I did have 13! The grands liked the lotus root, mung bean noodles, and deep fried tofu